Kanku Biselele from the war-torn Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) yesterday become the first student on the Education Pathways Ireland programme for refugees to graduate from UCC. Kanku, a civil engineer, received a Postgraduate Diploma in Sustainable Energy. www.youtube.com/watch?v=nysr...

UCC today welcomed a delegation led by An Taoiseach Micheál Martin and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer for an official visit that included a tour of one of UCC’s research flagships, Tyndall National Institute. www.ucc.ie/en/news/2026...

Glasgow fire: how treasured buildings influence our sense of belonging and connection Dr @sarahkerr.bsky.social writes @theconversation.com.

A guide to Medieval Gaelic's witty advice, sayings and guidance. Aidan Doyle & Ken Ó Donnchú @ucc.ie @corkup.bsky.social on the witty dánfhocail containing advice and guidance on topics like wealth, love and drink www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2...

Innovative new methods for measuring and mapping air quality data have shown that one-size-fits-all plans to address pollution are not the answer – and that hyperlocal solutions right down to street level can pave the way to more sustainable and just cities. thearch.ucc.ie/home/more-st...

Research Ireland's new Strategy: Curiosity, Capability, Competitiveness – Charting Ireland’s Research and Innovation Future, aims to build a research and innovation system that delivers prosperity for the people of Ireland. Read the full Strategy: www.researchireland.ie/strategy/ #ResearchIreland

America250: The Original Declaration of Independence Professor Steve Sarson, American Civilization at Université Jean Moulin, will join us for a special guest lecture exploring the origins, arguments, and enduring influence of the Declaration. All welcome today at 5pm: bit.ly/A250SS

In 2015, world leaders agreed on an ambitious blueprint for the future: the Sustainable Development Goals. They promised to end poverty, protect the planet, and ensure prosperity for all. But with the 2030 deadline just five years away, what is the future for SDGs? thearch.ucc.ie/home/more-st...

Ornithologist and wildlife sound-recordist Seán Ronayne was among those honoured at the University College Cork (UCC) Alumni Achievement Awards recently. www.ucc.ie/en/news/2026...

As the world races to meet climate goals and transition to a low-carbon economy, the demand for workers with “green skills” is soaring. Projections show that by 2050, green jobs will outnumber qualified workers two to one. But despite this demand, supply is lagging. thearch.ucc.ie/home/more-st...

The 2026 US midterm elections won’t just shape America’s future, they could have serious consequences for Ireland too. From trade to jobs, Dr Clodagh Harrington explains why the elections matter.

An incredible moment for UCC Applied Economics student Edwin Edogbo who made his Ireland debut in the Six Nations clash with Italy. Edwin, a Quercus Sports Scholar, is pictured here with family members and Michele Power, Manager of the @quercusucc.bsky.social Talented Students' Programme.

Ireland is an ocean nation. Our past, present and future are tied to the sea. But as the ocean changes - warming, acidifying, and facing growing pressures from industry and pollution - so too must our understanding of it.

Wuthering Heights: The enduring appeal of Emily Bronte's novel, and why Heathcliff may have been Irish Dr Mary O’Connell says it’s more than a love story but a fierce exploration of trauma, cruelty and revenge — and that’s what gives it its lasting power.

Cortisol is everywhere online right now, but how much of the conversation is actually true? Prof. Samantha Dockray joins @mcculld.bsky.social to separate fact from fiction about stress and cortisol.

A fearless rocket engineer, groundbreaking artist and communist ‘traitor’ Dr @stephenroddy.bsky.social shares the life and legacy of Frank Malina in a new series dedicated to unsung heroes of science on @theconversation.com.

Cork University Business School joins top 1% of global business schools EQUIS accreditation recognises academic excellence alongside engagement with industry, internationalisation and research quality.

What's behind the 'feral and unhinged' reaction to Heated Rivalry? The lack of mainstream interest in popular romance explains why many were clearly surprised its success, Dr Clíona Ó Gallchoir @clionaog.bsky.social writes.

Uncovering ancient Irish burial sites after 1,300 years Dr Griffin Murray, UCC Archaeology, spoke to @clodaghfinn.bsky.social about the significance of remarkable archaeological discoveries.

Renowned chef, author & archaeologist Dr Bill Schindler is partnering with UCC to deliver a new 10 week online pilot course, Food Heritage in Action. Explore how traditional & indigenous foodways can inform sustainable and ethical food enterprise in contemporary contexts: www.ucc.ie/en/ace/food-...

In 2024, governments across world fell as far-right parties surged. Why did Ireland buck the trend? Prof. @theresareidy.bsky.social, co-editor of 'How Ireland Voted 2024', discusses the new publication in conversation with @mcculld.bsky.social Listen: www.rte.ie/radio/radio1...

Venezuela, Greenland...could Ireland be next? What we are witnessing today is very similar to what European nations were doing for centuries before the 19th century, Professor Vittorio Buffachi @vittorio66.bsky.social writes.

Exploring the legacy, culture and future of radio in Ireland Join leading voices in Irish radio at a landmark conference at UCC next week. Final tickets now available. @cnam-ie.bsky.social @rte.ie

Most read on #RTEBrainstorm: how digital banking technology is not improving the financial well-being of households in Ireland. Analysis by Marie Ryan @ucc.ie www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2...

The invisible carbon in Ireland’s waters It’s no longer enough to ask how much carbon we emit into the air. We must also ask how much we are losing into our waters, silently and invisibly, Dr Michelle McKeown writes.

Most Read: How 'Old Comrades' became the song of the season for Dingle GAA Dr Aoife Granville @aoifeg.bsky.social, UCC Folklore and Ethnology, writes @rtebrainstorm.bsky.social.

Reducing harmful engagement with AI-generated explicit images UCC researchers have launched the world's first educational tool which aims to curb the watching, sharing, and creation of AI-generated explicit imagery.

World-first tool reduces harmful engagement with AI-generated explicit images A new online educational tool aims to curb the watching, sharing, and creation of AI-generated explicit imagery. Read: www.ucc.ie/en/news/2026...

My analysis in @irishexaminer.bsky.social on patience, from Heraticlus to Montaigne to Hegel, all in less than 1000 words because no one has the patience to read anything longer these days. Patience is good for democracy, just as tyranny feeds off impatience. www.irishexaminer.com/opinion/comm...

Bringing back patience would be a good thing for democracy Dr Vittorio Bufacchi @vittorio66.bsky.social explores the devastating impact of impatience on our lives and on our planet.

UCC welcomes today’s announcement that the Government has approved the expansion of the Tyndall National Institute, a major research flagship. www.ucc.ie/en/news/2025...

Will Ireland see a supermarket price war in 2026? The current wave of price cuts should be viewed as a marketing move rather than the start of widespread reductions by all supermarkets, Dr Oliver Browne writes.

The Irish Revolution: How the diaspora helped make independence an international affair Daniel Mulhall reviews Professor Dermot Keogh's final book, co-edited with Dr Mervyn O’Driscoll and Owen McGee. @corkup.bsky.social

I write in today's @irishexaminer.bsky.social about the laws that are broken when online AI platforms facilitate the production of child sex abuse material. No new laws are needed. Companies (and their executives) are accountable as well as users. www.irishexaminer.com/opinion/comm...

'Cash is here to stay': why cash is king in emergency planning Governments are increasingly advising people to keep cash on hand for emergencies which may severely impair electronic payments systems, Prof. Olive Byrne writes.

Nollaig na mBan faoi mhaise dhaoibh. Happy Little Christmas.⁣ ⁣ Dr @aoifeg.bsky.social explores the significance of #NollaignamBan celebrations and modern-day traditions.

100 years of Irish public broadcasting "A national broadcaster does not merely reflect a country; it helps shape the stories a country tells about itself, and which voices are heard as part of that story," Dr Finola Doyle O'Neill writes. www.irishexaminer.com/opinion/comm...

The cóta mór and its strange power to convey something of Irish culture Prof. @claireconnolly.bsky.social explores Irish romantic literature and coats as a way of thinking about these extraordinary decades of literary invention.

New documentary on Daniel O’Connell to air on RTÉ this Christmas season 'Daniel O’Connell: The Emancipator' explores how O’Connell’s achievements continue to shape and impact our world today. Read: www.ucc.ie/en/news/2025...

HEA publishes national policy framework on Generative AI in Teaching and Learning The framework was led by Dr @jamesosullivan.bsky.social, UCC School of English and Digital Humanities.

#12DaysofIrishResearch: A Brush with Climate, led by Dr Maria Kirrane (@ucc.ie), empowers hairdressers to spark conversations on sustainability and climate action. One of 40 projects funded under the Research Ireland Discover Programme. Read more: https://pulse.ly/xeyxg9c5ua

New study reveals that AI cannot fully write like a human Led by Dr @jamesosullivan.bsky.social, the world-first study shows that AI-generated writing continues to display distinct stylistic patterns.

Why did Budweiser use Daniel O'Connell in newspaper ads? A new documentary tells the story of the global influence of O'Connell, 'the greatest leader the world has ever seen'. By Jay Roszman @ucc.ie www.rte.ie/brainstorm/2...

When Irish turkeys were posted to Britain for Christmas Dr Siobhan Browne, UCC Folklore and Ethnology, shares how families sent thousands of turkeys to their loved ones in Britain by mail ship and ‘turkey lift’.

'Dermot Keogh leaves behind a legacy that shapes how we understand ourselves as a nation' An Taoiseach Micheál Martin delivers the inaugural Dermot Keogh Memorial Lecture and launches the respected historian’s final publication. Read: www.ucc.ie/en/news/2025...

Rural communities taking action to stop population loss Professor Mary O'Shaughnessy outlines some of the unique challenges rural areas face.

Pantomimes take centre stage in theatres across country Dr Aoife Granville, UCC Folklore and Ethnology, explores the roots and enduring appeal of these over-the-top traditions. @news.rte.ie

Major EU project to investigate the rise of commercial cattle farming Dr Eugene Costello has been awarded a highly competitive €2m @erc.europa.eu Consolidator Grant to uncover the pre-industrial roots of commercial cattle farming. Read: www.ucc.ie/en/news/2025...

Beneath a West Cork lake lies an archive of Ireland’s past. Robin Lewando’s project at @ucc.ie is recovering and examining sedimentary ancient DNA (sedaDNA). Read Michelle McKeown's article on @irishexaminer.bsky.social: www.irishexaminer.com/lifestyle/outdoors/arid-41750268.html

University College Cork joins global coalition for Ukrainian Studies Joining this coalition reflects our long-term commitment to supporting Ukrainian scholars and strengthening the place of Ukraine’s culture and history in Irish higher education. Read more: www.ucc.ie/en/news/2025...